The retail giant sells a lot of food to Americans, and Americans eat mostly bad food. If Walmart starts telling people the best options to pick, will it change diets? It plans to find out, with a little happy label on the best foods ...READ»
Nine months after being gobbled up by Walmart, the company formerly known as Kosmix is leading the retail behemoth's innovative efforts in mobile and online retail. "We've been given a lot of flexibility… and been empowered," cofounder Anand Rajaraman tells us. READ»
Too often, innovative thinkers at large companies are written off when their ideas involve making the company cleaner or more efficient. A program from the Aspen Institute is helping empower these intrapreneurs to effect change in ...READ»
BBMG helped Walmart improve its already impressive sustainability record by finding ways to involve the company's employees. From that experience, they have tips on how any business can reap the benefits of healthier, cleaner workers.READ»
Why don't we have any idea what goes into making of most of the products on store shelves? Is that too much to ask? It's not--and it shouldn't even be that hard.READ»
To enforce new rules from the government and U.S. companies, a new breed of worker is appearing in China: A consultant who helps factories adhere to standards, without causing outrageous costs.READ»
A huge class action suit against Walmart for systematically discriminating against female employees is dismissed. Then Walmart creates a massive plan to help women. The company says they're not related. The women in the suit don't care.READ»
America's trucks burn an enormous percentage of our total fuel, but their efficiency hasn't improved in years. But new, simple additions to a truck's body can have impressive effects on fuel economy.READ»
Teaming up with Michelle Obama, the discount giant is moving into neighborhoods where there are no grocery stores. Altruism or savvy business move? A little of both.READ»
Walmart is plowing through its global responsibility goals, but it's doing less of a bang-up job when it comes to doing right by its workers. There are many reasons the time is now for Walmart to do the right thing. READ»
